Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Job Description
Posting Number
PG190671CEPosition Number
NC-00002199-0724Position Type
NC Cooperative ExtensionJob City & State
Reidsville, NCDepartment
Rockingham County ExtensionWorking Title
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer SciencesAppointment
12 Month RecurringJob Type
Full-Time - PermanentFTE
1.00Essential Job Duties
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
· Paid time off
· Paid tuition
· Health Insurance
· Flexible Scheduling
· Retirement Savings
· Supplemental Benefits Programs
· WolfPerks!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and marketing of an effective educational program in family and consumer sciences, including the areas of foods and nutrition, health and wellness, food preservation techniques such as pressure cooking, canning, freezing, and drying, the ServSafe program, and local foods. The agent will be responsible for recruiting and training Extension Volunteers and serving as an advisor to the Extension Volunteer Association. The agent in this role will also serve as the Co-Chair of the Rockingham County Employee Wellness Committee.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.
Rockingham County is located in northern piedmont North Carolina along the Virginia border with a population of 93,643. The county is situated approximately 20 miles North of Greensboro and Winston Salem and less than an hour from the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Mountains. Rockingham has a good mix of urban and rural farming communities with agriculture providing a major economic impact to the county with farm income coming primarily from livestock, forages, and field crops. Life in Rockingham provides a rich neighborly atmosphere with basic needs proudly served by the county’s 6 incorporated townships. The county is a great place to live and provides its residents with a multitude of recreational activities and attractions including fishing, hiking, boating, kayaking, great golf, and numerous historic sites. Rockingham offers a leisurely lifestyle but at the same time there is easy access to more metropolitan population centers. For more information about Rockingham County, visit https://visitrockinghamcountync.com
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.
Rockingham County is located in northern piedmont North Carolina along the Virginia border with a population of 93,643. The county is situated approximately 20 miles North of Greensboro and Winston Salem and less than an hour from the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Mountains. Rockingham has a good mix of urban and rural farming communities with agriculture providing a major economic impact to the county with farm income coming primarily from livestock, forages, and field crops. Life in Rockingham provides a rich neighborly atmosphere with basic needs proudly served by the county’s 6 incorporated townships. The county is a great place to live and provides its residents with a multitude of recreational activities and attractions including fishing, hiking, boating, kayaking, great golf, and numerous historic sites. Rockingham offers a leisurely lifestyle but at the same time there is easy access to more metropolitan population centers. For more information about Rockingham County, visit https://visitrockinghamcountync.com
Other Work/Responsibilities
- Deliver research-based educational programs for both adult and youth audiences in accordance with the mission of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
- Work collaboratively with other staff, county agencies, and community partners to develop, market, and facilitate a community-based FCS program focused on nutrition, food safety, food preservation, physical activity, and support for the agricultural community.
- Use appropriate delivery methods that enhance learning and skill development. Delivery methods may include workshops, classes, seminars, conferences, media, consultations, technical assistance, field trips, tours, and other methods.
- Seek grants or other appropriate funding sources, as necessary, to support expanded or innovative programming.
- Deliver food safety for managers certification training courses (such as Safe Plates) on a semi-regular basis.
- Travel associated with official duties will be required. This may include attending night or weekend meetings, out-of-town county events, training opportunities, and conferences. The agent is required to have personal mobility/transportation and obtain/maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance. Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises
N/APercent of Time Spent
N/AIdentify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key
Not ApplicableWork Schedule
8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday; evenings and weekends as requiredMinimum Experience/Education
One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field (based on a 4.0 scale). The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor’s degree. – A Bachelor’s degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master’s degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one degree in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field, or – Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one degree in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field. Also required: a personal automobile; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Personal Attributes: Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the County Extension Agent’s job requires that the individual possess habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, and a genuine appreciation for the worth of the individual. The employee must be adept in both oral and written communication. The County Extension Agent is eligible to become a member of the non-tenure track/special faculty at North Carolina State University. The County Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating that phase of county Extension programs within assigned areas of program responsibility. The County Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
Department Required Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Excellent time and resource management skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities.
- Computer literacy, technical competencies, and knowledge of educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs.
- Energetic, self-directed, and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task with little supervision. Ability to work independently or in team settings, with individuals as well as groups.
- Willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program.
- Ability to network with community partners and agencies and maintain working relationships.
- Ability to connect with a broad audience base, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Willingness to participate in subject-matter training, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in a field related to Family & Consumer Sciences, food and nutrition, or a combination of education and work that would prepare someone for this role.
- Experience planning programs.
- Experience working effectively as a team member.
- Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing, and presentations.
- Skills in leadership, citizenship, budget management, and public relations.
- Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer leaders to extend programming to the broadest audience possible.
- Experience writing grants in support of programs.
Required License or Certification
Valid Driver’s License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required?
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoPhysical Required?
NoAnticipated Hiring Range
Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000Internal Transfer Only
NoJob Open Date
08/08/2024Quick Link
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/205155AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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